NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Antoine Amira, the French YouTuber who interviewed Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann for his YouTube channel Bonjour Reality last year, recently shared how the alleged serial killer had an "imposing presence" and "distinct physical appearance." Amira said that Heuermann "was very knowledgeable and very detail-oriented" and claimed that the alleged criminal stood out for his "attention to details."
Speaking about Heuermann's personality, Amira told CBS News, "Intimidating? No. Imposing? Very." He also mentioned that Heuermann was a "very large person" and had his head above the YouTuber. Amira added, "I still remember his handshake when we met... very strong, a very strong handshake. It was like you were shaking a very thick piece of marble, that's how strong his hand was."
Amira also addressed Heuermann's arrest and said, "The human nature is fascinating 'cause you never know who you have in front of you. It's very unsettling at the same time but also fascinating." Heuermann was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello and is considered the prime suspect in the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, also known as "The Gilgo Four."
What is known about Antoine Amira?
Amira is a French YouTuber and real estate advisor, who hosts the YouTube show 'Bonjour Reality' in his YouTube channel of the same name. He describes himself as a "food & beverage manager" for Fouquet’s New York on his LinkedIn profile and as an "accomplished, dynamic, and goal-oriented professional, offering focused leadership to drive service quality, efficiency, and profitability in the highly competitive food service industry" on his bio.
The YouTuber also mentions that he is "quipped with diverse skill sets to achieve great osmosis within the team to reach company’s goals" and "adept at effectively directing staff and overseeing operations to ensure optimal productivity and high levels of customer satisfaction." He is also "well-versed in developing and executing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes" and has "great ability to create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit," the bio claims.
According to his LinkedIn Page, Amira earned a bachelor's degree in French language and literature from University Jean Moulin Lyon 3. He also received a real estate license from NYS and a certificate of food protection from Health Academy of New York. Amira also has over 4K subscribers on his YouTube channel.
What did Rex Heuermann say in his interview with Antoine Amira?
Heuermann appeared on Amira's Bonjour Reality channel for a 2022 interview and bragged about his career, detailing his extensive professional history and his work at RH Architechture firm. "I’ve been working in Manhattan since 1987," the Gilgo Beach murders suspect told Amira. During the interview, Heuermann also described himself as "a troubleshooter born and raised on Long Island" and said he was a "facilitator" for out-of-town companies who felt intimidated by the complicated regulations of NYC.
The interview also saw Heuermann comparing himself to a hammer. "It is persuasive enough, when I need to persuade something," he stated. When Amira joked saying, "Not someone!" Heuermann deadpanned saying, "Something. And it always yields excellent results." "Sometimes, I have to be the heavy framing hammer. Sometimes, I'm the lightweight hammer just to nudge things along," Heuermann explained.
